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Connotation and Denotation

Explore the difference between connotation and denotation with this fourth-grade ELA worksheet focusing on vocabulary and word meaning.

Grade 4 ELA GrammarLanguage and VocabularyVocabularyConnotation and Denotation
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CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.4.5.c

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ELAGrade 4VocabularyConnotationDenotation
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Connotation and Denotation

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Read each question carefully and follow the instructions. Remember, denotation is the dictionary definition of a word, and connotation is the feeling or idea associated with a word.

What is the denotation of the following words? Write the dictionary definition.

1. House:

2. Alone:

Read the sentence. Which word has a positive connotation?

3. The aroma of freshly baked cookies filled the kitchen.

a

filled

b

kitchen

c

aroma

d

cookies

4. Which word has a negative connotation?

The old house was deserted and spooky.

a

old

b

house

c

deserted

d

spooky

Choose the word with the best connotation to complete each sentence.

5. The beautiful flowers had a lovely  .

6. After the long hike, we had to   back to camp.

7. Explain the difference in connotation between the words 'childish' and 'youthful'.